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215/50 R18 - Best winter tyres 2025 - market overview, tests, reviews

Blizzak LM-005

4.5/5
£158

Winterhawk 4

4.2/5
£118

Best winter tyres in tests (2025)

Max. price
£205
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4.95/5

Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

This is currently the best rated tyre we have and there is a reason for it - it combines sportiness on snow and dry and very good safety margins on the wet. It’s designed to maintain the joy of driving, even on winter tyres, but still manages to be safe at all times. 100% recommended.
50%
Snow braking
Dry braking
Snow traction
Dry handling
Exterior noise
4.95/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
1
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Test winner
1
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
2
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner

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Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 ( 215/50 R18 92V )
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£205
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4.8/5

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The UltraGrip Performance 3 is one of the best tyres we have seen in the tests and on top of that it's top discipline is snow performance while maintaining great properties on wet, which makes it a great candidate for snowy climates.
50%
Snow braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry braking
4.8/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
3
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Highly recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Exemplary
3
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Recommended
1
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good

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£165
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Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3 ( 215/50 R18 92V EVR )
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£188
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4.7/5

Continental WinterContact TS 870 P

Continental winter tires have been winning tire tests for many years, and the 870P is no exception. The “P” stands for performance, but don’t be mistaken, its rolling resistance is also praised, making it ideal for EVs. A well-balanced tire.
50%
Snow braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Dry handling
Interior noise
Dry braking
4.7/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
2
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Highly recommended
2
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Very good
4
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Recommended
2
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary

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WinterContact TS 870 P
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£179
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Continental WinterContact TS 870 P ( 215/50 R18 92V EVc )
- In stock
£193
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3.05/5

Kumho Wintercraft WP52

The WinterCraft WP52 is an affordable winter tire with good safety qualities on snow and dry surfaces, but it has low aquaplaning resistance and tends to understeer in wet conditions.
50%
Dry braking
Interior noise
Wet braking
Dry handling
Snow handling
3.05/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good
12
2024ADAC215/55 R17Sufficient
15
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
2
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
25
2023Autobild225/45 R18-

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 ( 215/50 R18 92V 4PR )
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£137
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3.8/5

Semperit Speed-Grip 5

We really like the new Speed-Grip 5 - it's not expensive, it's very good on snow and on top of that, it's got very low rolling resistance. What it lacks compared to the premium tyres is better wet performance, but given it's price it's definitely recommendable.
50%
Interior noise
Comfort
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Dry handling
3.8/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
3
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Exemplary
6
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
4
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory
6
2023ADAC225/45 R17Satisfactory
16
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory

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£139
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Semperit Speed-Grip 5 ( 215/50 R18 92V EVc )
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£149
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4.4/5

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005

A great winter tyre with balanced handling characteristics. Great in the wet, but slightly less durable than newer models.
50%
Snow braking
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Dry handling
4.4/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
1
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17Test winner
5
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
1
2023Tyre Reviews225/45 R18Test winner
8
2023Autobild225/60 R18Conditionally recommended
1
2023Autobild225/45 R18-

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Bridgestone Blizzak LM 005 ( 215/50 R18 92V EVc )
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£158
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Blizzak LM005
- In stock
£172
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4.4/5

Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330

Hankook sneaked in between the traditional premium tyres again with its Icept Evo3. It excels in aquaplaning resistance, which is crucial for european winters.
50%
Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Dry handling
4.4/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
5
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Exemplary
6
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
4
2024TYRE REVIEWS235/35 R19Recommended
8
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
6
2023Autobild225/45 R18Good

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Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 ( 215/50 R18 92V 4PR, SBL )
- In stock
£131
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Winter I-Cept Evo3 W330
- In stock
£166
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3.1/5

Vredestein Wintrac Pro

Wintrac Pro is a winter option from a dutch manufacturer that is getting a bit outdated, but on wet and dry roads it still holds up with the premium segment. It has some minor weaknesses on snow, but for a lower than premium price it could be a good deal.
50%
Wet circle cornering
Dry braking
Wet handling
Interior noise
Snow traction
3.1/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
10
2024STRAßENVERKEHR235/55 R18Good
7
2024AUTOBILD235/35 R19Good
3
2024ADAC215/55 R17Good
6
2024AUTOBILD245/45 R18Good

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Vredestein Wintrac Pro ( 215/50 R18 92V )
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£191
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2.95/5

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2

The Cinturato Winter 2 is enjoyable to drive and offers safety in all conditions. However, some tests have described its dry handling as sluggish.
50%
Snow handling
Exterior noise
Dry braking
Snow traction
Interior noise
2.95/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
6
2024Autozeitung215/55 R17-
11
2024ADAC205/55 R16Sufficient
4
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
13
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Satisfactory
7
2024ADAC215/55 R17Satisfactory

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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 ( 215/50 R18 92V )
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£178
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3.45/5

Uniroyal WinterExpert

Very good traction on snow for a nice price in a wide range of dimensions. Could use shorter braking distance on dry and better traction on the wet.
50%
Snow traction
Aquaplaning - cross
Exterior noise
Comfort
Wet circle cornering
3.45/5
RankYearOrganizationSizeRating
7
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16-
9
2024AUTOBILD205/55 R16Good
14
2023ADAC205/60 R16Satisfactory
11
2023Autobild225/45 R18-
12
2023Autobild225/45 R18Satisfactory

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Uniroyal WinterExpert ( 215/50 R18 92V EVc )
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£127
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Winter Expert
- In stock
£133
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£133 Buy
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215/50 R18 tyre test Personalize

Best tyres in your size

Dry

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
93%
2. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
92%
3. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
79%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
77%
6. Kumho WinterCraft WP52
74%
7. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
72%
8. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
9. Toyo Observe S944
62%
10. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%

Wet

1. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
87%
2. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
3. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
79%
4. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
72%
5. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
6. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
66%
7. Vredestein Wintrac Pro
66%
8. Kleber Krisalp HP3
63%
9. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
61%
10. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
60%

Snow

1. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
90%
2. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
87%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
84%
4. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
5. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
66%
6. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
65%
7. Uniroyal WinterExpert
64%
8. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
64%
9. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
63%
10. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
58%

Comfort

1. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
89%
2. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
84%
3. Kleber Krisalp HP3
78%
4. Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
76%
5. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
73%
6. FALKEN EUROWINTER HS02
69%
7. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
67%
8. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
61%
9. Toyo Observe S944
57%
10. Uniroyal WinterExpert
52%

Economy

1. Continental Wintercontact Ts 870 P
94%
2. Uniroyal WinterExpert
91%
3. Semperit Speed-Grip 5
91%
4. Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
85%
5. Michelin Pilot Alpin 5
71%
6. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
69%
7. Firestone Winterhawk 4
63%
8. BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
57%
9. Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
56%
10. Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2
47%

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